Racing, Intelligence, Gun Ownership, and Prayers

The narrator finds it amusing when people from England call Americans stupid. They also question what happened to the spices England took from India. The narrator discusses the use of an air rifle as a deterrent for break-ins. They express frustration with corporations avoiding taxes and causing desperation in society. The narrator believes that people turn to desperate actions when they have nothing, but having a job and food makes it easier to avoid resorting to violence. They also discuss their personal beliefs about prayer and question its effectiveness. Overall, the narrator suggests that their wife needs more information to change her viewpoint on self-defense.